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International Bachelor of Science
Testamur Title of Degree: | International Bachelor of Science |
Abbreviation: | IntBSc |
UOW Course Code: | 848 |
CRICOS Code: | 072610M |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Science, International Degree |
Total Credit Points: | 192 |
Duration: | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong/757600 |
ATAR: | N/A* |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course Description
The International Bachelor of Science is offered in conjunction with UOW's partner institutions: the University of Colorado (Boulder) and Dublin City University. All students are required to complete at least one semester of the degree at one of the partner institutions.
The program provides a strong discipline-based training in a Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health degree, which is integrated with one or multiples of the following aspects:
- a technological application of the science;
- an international perspective on the science and its applications;
- an understanding of the social context of the science and technology.
One subject in each of the first three years of the program is delivered in flexible delivery mode, with students undertaking projects in multi-national teams (Global Science Studies).
*Local students who apply through UAC must also submit an application form directly to the Faculty. Entry into this highly competitive program is based on the application, an interview and the ATAR, or equivalent.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or higher (or equivalent) are required to complete a mathematics subject (MATH151 or equivalent) normally in the first year unless completing the Human Geography major.
Students may only count 60 credit points of 100-level subjects towards the degree.
Students must complete a minimum of 32 credit points of 300-level subjects.
Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in at least 24 credit points of 300-level core subjects which form part of a Science major.
Major Study Areas
Students must choose one of the study areas, consisting of at least 60 credit points, from the following disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Geosciences, Nanotechnology, Human Geography and Physical Geography. Information regarding these study areas are available from the Bachelor of Science (Science Study Areas) Course Information.
Health Science Study Areas
Students may also choose 60 credit points of subjects from the Nutrition or Exercise Science study areas, subject to approval from the Course Coordinator.
Technology Minor
The Technology Minor consists of 30 credit points of approved technology subjects selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Social Science Minor
The Social Sciences Minor consists of 24 credit points of approved subjects with an international emphasis selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Note: When selecting subjects for the Technology and Social Sciences minors, students must adhere to the requirement that no more than 60 credit points of 100-level subjects can count towards their degree programs.
Global Science Study
The Global Science Study component consists of SCIE102, a 6 credit point subject coordinated by the University of Wollongong, SCIE202, a 6 credit point remote-delivery subject at 200-level coordinated by the University of Colorado (Boulder), and SCIE404, a 6 credit point remote-delivery subject at 400-level coordinated by Dublin City University.
Balance of Program
The balance of up to 30 credit points (to a degree total of 192) may be chosen from either the Science Schedule or the General Schedule. Some of these credit points may be required to complete prerequisite subjects related to the Science major (e.g. Mathematics requirements, or 100-level Chemistry and STAT252 for a Biological Sciences major).
Study Abroad
Students will be required to complete at least 24 credit points of the degree at one of the partner institutions (University of Colorado (Boulder) or Dublin City University). It is suggested that students complete the study abroad component in either their 2nd or 3rd year of study.
Honours Research Project
Students will also complete a 36 credit point Honours Research Project in their chosen discipline.
Progression Requirements
To maintain a place in an Advanced degree, students are normally required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75%. The performance of each student will be reviewed initially by the Associate Dean (International) after the completion of 72 credit points. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Science degree.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Suggested First Year | |||
International Perspectives in Science | Autumn | 6 | |
Plus one or two 100-level subjects towards an approved Major | 12 | ||
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance | 30 | ||
Suggested Second Year | |||
Bioethical Challenges: A Global Perspective | Autumn | 6 | |
Plus four 200-level subjects towards an approved Major | 24 | ||
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance | 18 | ||
Suggested Third Year | |||
Three subjects towards an approved Major | 24 | ||
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance | 24 | ||
Suggested Fourth Year | |||
International Bachelor of Science Honours Project | Annual | 36 | |
Research Frontiers in Science | Autumn | 6 | |
Plus additional subject towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance | 6 | ||
Total for major | 192 |
Honours
To qualify for the award of International Bachelor of Science Honours a candidate must satisfy the Honours rules under Section 8 of the General Course Rules. The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au